Cambria Fixed Income Trend ETF (CFIT) Alternatives
Cambria Fixed Income Trend ETF (CFIT) belongs to the Intermediate Core-Plus Bond category. Below you'll find alternative ETFs from the same category, ranked by key criteria, plus funds that investors commonly compare with CFIT. Use the tables to find lower-cost options, better risk-adjusted returns, or funds that fit a different role in your portfolio.
Cheapest Alternatives to CFIT
CFIT charges 0.71% annually. Among ETFs in the Intermediate Core-Plus Bond category, these options have the lowest expense ratios among CFIT alternatives.
| Symbol | Name | Expense Ratio | Inception | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Vanguard Core-Plus Bond Index ETF | 0.05% | Dec 2, 2025 | CFIT vs BNDP | |
| iShares Core 5-10 Year USD Bond ETF | 0.06% | Nov 1, 2016 | CFIT vs IMTB | |
| iShares Core Universal USD Bond ETF | 0.06% | Jun 10, 2014 | CFIT vs IUSB | |
| iShares ESG Advanced Total USD Bond Market ETF | 0.12% | Jun 23, 2020 | CFIT vs EUSB | |
| iShares Yield Optimized Bond ETF | 0.17% | Apr 22, 2014 | CFIT vs BYLD |
Best Risk-Adjusted Alternatives to CFIT
Among ETFs in the Intermediate Core-Plus Bond category, these options rank highest on PortfoliosLab's risk-adjusted score, which accounts for volatility, drawdown, and return consistency over a 1-year period.
| Symbol | Name | Risk / Return Rank | Inception | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| F/m Opportunistic Income ETF | 86 | Sep 5, 2023 | CFIT vs ZHOG | |
| First Trust Commercial Mortgage Opportunities ETF | 85 | Feb 26, 2024 | CFIT vs CAAA | |
| iShares U.S. Fixed Income Balanced Risk Systematic... | 83 | Feb 24, 2015 | CFIT vs FIBR | |
| iShares Systematic Bond ETF | 82 | Feb 24, 2015 | CFIT vs SYSB | |
| Infrastructure Capital Bond Income ETF | 77 | Jan 15, 2025 | CFIT vs BNDS |
Top Performing CFIT Alternatives (YTD)
CFIT alternatives from the Intermediate Core-Plus Bond category, sorted by year-to-date return.
| Symbol | Name | YTD Return | Inception | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Monarch Ambassador Income ETF | 1.19% | Mar 23, 2021 | CFIT vs MAMB | |
| Infrastructure Capital Bond Income ETF | 0.75% | Jan 15, 2025 | CFIT vs BNDS | |
| Neos Enhanced Income Aggregate Bond ETF | 0.68% | Aug 29, 2022 | CFIT vs BNDI | |
| Kingsbarn Tactical Bond ETF | 0.63% | Dec 20, 2021 | CFIT vs KDRN | |
| Angel Oak Mortgage-Backed Securities ETF | 0.29% | Jun 4, 2021 | CFIT vs MBS |
Lowest Volatility Alternatives to CFIT
CFIT alternatives from the Intermediate Core-Plus Bond category, sorted by annualized volatility over the past year.
| Symbol | Name | Volatility 1Y | Inception | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| F/m Opportunistic Income ETF | 2.31% | Sep 5, 2023 | CFIT vs ZHOG | |
| First Trust Commercial Mortgage Opportunities ETF | 3.34% | Feb 26, 2024 | CFIT vs CAAA | |
| Angel Oak Mortgage-Backed Securities ETF | 3.62% | Jun 4, 2021 | CFIT vs MBS | |
| Vanguard Core-Plus Bond Index ETF | 3.66% | Dec 2, 2025 | CFIT vs BNDP | |
| DoubleLine Opportunistic Bond ETF | 3.71% | Mar 31, 2022 | CFIT vs DBND |
Lowest Drawdown Alternatives to CFIT
CFIT alternatives from the Intermediate Core-Plus Bond category, sorted by maximum drawdown over the past year.
| Symbol | Name | Max Drawdown 1Y | Inception | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| First Trust Commercial Mortgage Opportunities ETF | -2.08% | Feb 26, 2024 | CFIT vs CAAA | |
| F/m Opportunistic Income ETF | -2.20% | Sep 5, 2023 | CFIT vs ZHOG | |
| iShares ESG Advanced Total USD Bond Market ETF | -2.42% | Jun 23, 2020 | CFIT vs EUSB | |
| iShares Core Universal USD Bond ETF | -2.49% | Jun 10, 2014 | CFIT vs IUSB | |
| ActivePassive Core Bond ETF | -2.51% | May 2, 2023 | CFIT vs APCB |
Other ETFs from Cambria
Most popular Cambria ETFs on PortfoliosLab, across asset classes.
| Symbol | Name | Category | Risk / Return Rank | YTD Return | Inception | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cambria Global Value ETF | Foreign Large Cap Equities | 94 | 5.70% | Mar 11, 2014 | CFIT vs GVAL | |
| Cambria Tail Risk ETF | Volatility Hedged Equity | 16 | 2.59% | Apr 5, 2017 | CFIT vs TAIL | |
| Cambria Shareholder Yield ETF | Mid Cap Value Equities, Dividend, Actively Managed | 58 | 9.10% | May 14, 2013 | CFIT vs SYLD | |
| Cambria Global Asset Allocation ETF | Diversified Portfolio, Actively Managed | 90 | 3.89% | Dec 9, 2014 | CFIT vs GAA | |
| Cambria Trinity ETF | Tactical Allocation | 91 | 5.59% | Sep 10, 2018 | CFIT vs TRTY | |
| Cambria Emerging Shareholder Yield ETF | Emerging Markets Equities, Actively Managed | 91 | 8.65% | Jul 14, 2016 | CFIT vs EYLD | |
| Cambria Foreign Shareholder Yield ETF | Global Equities, Actively Managed | 96 | 15.22% | Dec 3, 2013 | CFIT vs FYLD | |
| Cambria Global Momentum ETF | Hedge Fund, Actively Managed | 87 | 6.82% | Nov 4, 2014 | CFIT vs GMOM | |
| Cambria Value and Momentum ETF | Equity Hedged, Actively Managed | 92 | 4.13% | Sep 8, 2015 | CFIT vs VAMO | |
| Cambria Global Real Estate ETF | Actively Managed, REIT | 26 | -0.94% | Sep 24, 2020 | CFIT vs BLDG |
Often Compared With CFIT
What investors most often compare with CFIT, based on PortfoliosLab usage data.
| Symbol | Name | Category | Risk / Return Rank | YTD Return | Inception | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| IQ MacKay ESG Core Plus Bond ETF | Intermediate Core-Plus Bond | 65 | 0.17% | Jun 29, 2021 | CFIT vs ESGB | |
| John Hancock Core Plus Bond ETF | Intermediate Core-Plus Bond | 53 | 0.02% | Dec 18, 2024 | CFIT vs JHCP | |
| Federated Hermes Total Return Bond ETF | Intermediate Core-Plus Bond | 62 | -0.07% | Jan 2, 2024 | CFIT vs FTRB | |
| OneAscent Core Plus Bond ETF | Intermediate Core-Plus Bond | 56 | -0.38% | Mar 30, 2022 | CFIT vs OACP | |
| Vanguard Total Bond Market ETF | Total Bond Market | 59 | 0.05% | Apr 3, 2007 | CFIT vs BND | |
| Blackrock Total Return ETF | Intermediate Core-Plus Bond | 59 | -0.43% | Dec 12, 2023 | CFIT vs BRTR | |
| Janus Henderson AAA CLO ETF | CLO | 97 | 0.73% | Oct 16, 2020 | CFIT vs JAAA | |
| iShares 0-5 Year High Yield Corporate Bond ETF | High Yield Bonds | 80 | -0.16% | Oct 15, 2013 | CFIT vs SHYG | |
| T. Rowe Price Total Return ETF | Intermediate Core-Plus Bond | 50 | 0.09% | Sep 28, 2021 | CFIT vs TOTR |
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